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Loopt

acquired by Green DotYC S05

San Francisco, US · Founded 2005 · 11 employees · 3 known investors

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Loopt provides a mobile location-based service that helps users discover and connect with nearby people, places, and events in real-time using their phones.

ConsumerSocialUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S05)

Loopt was founded in 2005 by Sam Altman.

SASam Altman
Sam AltmanFounder2005–2012Co-founder & CEO of OpenAI; former President of Y Combinator
NS
Nick SivoFounder2005–2012
JTJared Tame
Jared TameSoftware Engineer, Product2009–2010Founder at GraffitiGeo
NPNikhil Pandit
Nikhil PanditSoftware Engineer2009–2011Founder at GraffitiGeo
TSTommy Sze Ngai Tsai
Tommy Sze Ngai TsaiDirector of Engineering2006–2009Managing Partner at Locus Ventures

Investors · 3

Funding

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Founder mafia

5 people who came through Loopt went on to found or lead other companies.

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corporate structure
Loopt, Inc.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Loopt do?
Loopt provides a mobile location-based service that helps users discover and connect with nearby people, places, and events in real-time using their phones.
Who founded Loopt?
Loopt was founded by Sam Altman in 2005.
Who are Loopt's investors?
Loopt's investors include New Enterprise Associates (NEA), Y Combinator, Sequoia Capital.
Who acquired Loopt?
Loopt was acquired by Green Dot.
Where is Loopt headquartered?
Loopt is headquartered in San Francisco, US.